Thelsim @sh.itjust.works Scatterbrained and friendly optimist. Always happy to give my (unasked for) opinion :)
Pardon my rambling and broken English, I know I often sound like an alien trying to impersonate a human being.
Samurai Jack, though not really from growing up.. (Then again, when do we ever stop growing up? :)
It had great stories and beautiful artwork. But to an adult eye it was obvious that all those "robots" were there to keep it kid friendly.
All that oil was a clear stand-in for tons and tons of blood.
Anachronisms
Anachronisms
Prompt
history movie, versus, two knights on horse-shaped motorcycles, facing each other in a jousting tournament, shot on vistavision film --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
Theme
This week's theme is anachronisms, create a historical image with something that clearly does not match the time period.
Voting process
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.
Rules
- Follow the community’s rules above all else
- One comment and image per user
- Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
- Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
- OP will declare winner in case of a tie
- The challenge runs for at least 7 days from now on
- Down votes will not be counted
- Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post.
Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins! It’s that simple this time :)
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
@[email protected] didn't want to host the next challenge and asked me to take over, I'm working on it now.
Edit:
And it's up!
The introduction of CD-ROM was mind blowing for me. Encyclopedias, interactive storybooks, talking Carmen Sandiego?!
It felt so futuristic.
Yes! I loved the mind maze. I was never really good at it (English is not my native language), but it was always fun to play.
I would bother my parents afterwards with all the facts I had learned. They were indulging at first, but even the greatest of patience will run out eventually :)
Pixie
Prompt: fantasy nature photography, panoramic shot, fairy-like alien with rough silica skin, hard edges, pointy teeth, wings, eating meat from a bone, sitting on a tree branch, early morning, god rays, shot with dslr camera
Winter Friends
Prompt: two parrots wearing snow hats, sitting on a branch, in a pretty snow landscape, natural lighting, shot on dslr --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
SomeAmateur
"WITNESS THE 24 HOUR JULY 4TH CONCERT THAT WILL SHAKE THE FOUNDATION OF THE NATION. SACRIFICE YOUR SOUL FOR THE TREE OF METAL LIBERTY UNDER THE ROOOOCKET'S REEEEED GLAAAAARE!!!! JUST AS THE FOUNDING FATHERS INTEEENDEEEEEED!!!
Bing Prompt "ALBUM COVER ART: US Congress Building without lights. Epic metal concert playing on the steps. Building full of giant amplifiers. Crowd metal fans. Twilight. Red light from dome. Thousands of fireworks streak across the sky. Tight photo from the ground angled upward"
Björn Tantau
Prompt:
mr rogers as heavy metal death metal black metal musician outfit and makeup
With the image http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2018/02/GettyImages-3407107.jpg as a base. But it went through several iterations.
AplasticAenima
Prompt: a dark brooding goth McDonald's. the sign is using the death metal font design. "McDeath"
dumbass
Prompt: In a world where heavy metal is the driving force behind the world, show me a photorealistic image of a heavy metal presidential inauguration of a tall metal head
Thelsim
The space program is even more awesome now:
Prompt: Space Photography, A heavy metal style space ship, resembling a beaten up old van, made in black, with chrome exhaust pipes, adorned with spikes and a sick airbrush artwork on the side, the nose of the ship is a chrome skull, an astronaut in a black leather space suit with spikes is floating in the foreground, in an orbit around earth, harsh lighting, shot on GoPro camera --ar 3:2 --dref https://s.mj.run/qPMA9bNxHj8 --v 6.1
Itrytoblenderrender
A busy coffee shop in metal world.
Made with comfyui. The workflow is embedded in this (Catbox) picture.
Prompt
The photograph captures a lively scene inside a heavy metal-themed coffee shop. The décor blends industrial elements with musical motifs: exposed brick walls adorned with vintage guitars, vinyl records, and posters of legendary metal bands. Pendant lights shaped like inverted microphones hang from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the room.
At the center, a barista prepares drinks behind a counter designed to resemble a concert stage, complete with miniature amplifiers and decorative spotlights. The barista, a young woman with bright blue hair styled into spiky tufts, wears a black apron over a T-shirt featuring a symphonic metal band. Her arms display tattoos of musical notes and mythical creatures.
Seated at a large wooden table, a group of friends enjoys their beverages. One man represents death metal style with long dark hair, a black T-shirt bearing an intricate band logo, and a leather jacket adorned with spikes. Beside him, a woman embodies Kawaii metal fashion, wearing a frilly black and pink dress with lace accents and high twin ponytails decorated with colorful ribbons. Another friend showcases fairy metal attire—a flowing silver dress with subtle glitter and a delicate tiara resting on her wavy blonde hair.
In a cozy corner, a family gathers around a low table. The father, with a Viking metal appearance, has a braided beard and wears a tunic-style shirt with Nordic patterns. The mother, reflecting goth metal style, is dressed in a long black velvet coat over a corset dress, her dark hair accented with a lace headpiece. Their children—a boy and a girl—are engaged in coloring activities. The boy, about seven, wears a cape over a T-shirt featuring a dragon, embodying power metal. The girl, around five, dons a sparkly dress with fairy wings attached, representing fairy metal.
On the walls, shelves display an array of mugs and merchandise, including skull-shaped cups and T-shirts with various band logos. Patrons sip from mugs adorned with metal band insignias or intricate designs. The tables feature centerpieces made from repurposed vinyl records and small vases holding black roses.
In the background, a small stage hosts a solo guitarist playing an acoustic rendition of a classic metal song. The musician wears a simple outfit—jeans and a T-shirt—but his fingers skillfully navigate the strings of his guitar, which is decorated with stickers.
Other customers add to the diverse scene. A man with a steampunk twist wears goggles atop his hat and sips coffee while reading a book. A woman with electric green hair and cyber metal attire works on a laptop covered in band stickers. Near the entrance, a chalkboard menu lists creatively named drinks like "Espresso of Destruction" and "Latte of the Valkyries."
This photograph was taken using a Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, capturing the rich details and vibrant personalities within the café.
Ziggurat
Nobody talks with normies
In an alternate world where Heavy-metal music is the norm, a group of children play Hopscotch. These kids have long-hair, sleeve tattoos, black leather jacket with patches and look like metal heads. The scene happen in the school courtyard during recess. on the foreground, a blonde catholic girl wearing a blue dress sits alone on a bench as no other kid want to talk with her. It's nice fall day, the tree already have their full autumn colours Using Flux Dev
Voting For: Metal World
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Metal World
Inspired by an yearbook image i saw here:
Imagine an alternate universe where evryone and everything is under the strong influence of metal ( the music genre). Maybe even animals and plant life. Give me your best slice of life pictures of the metal dimension!
Voting process
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
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Rules
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Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
Why is lake Baikal the only one with measurements in meters?
Feels like the map maker made a half-hearted attempt and just gave up after the first one.
And some alternatives:
Put in spoilers to keep the post a bit cleaner
This was my original entry
The wild life has changed as well:
Prompt: Heavy metal photography, a mutated deer, its body a combination of brown fur and chrome, flaming exhausts come out the back of the deer, the deer's head is a grinning visage with razor sharp teeth, flames grow around it's hooves, running through a desolate dead forest, dramatic lighting, motion blur, shot with DSLR camera --ar 3:2 --dref https://s.mj.run/VnRkHSHBPNQ --v 6.1
Debates are more awesome:
I switched to this one as my submission, it's just more metal :)
And NASA is (even more) awesome:
The space program is even more awesome now:
Prompt: Space Photography, A heavy metal style space ship, resembling a beaten up old van, made in black, with chrome exhaust pipes, adorned with spikes and a sick airbrush artwork on the side, the nose of the ship is a chrome skull, an astronaut in a black leather space suit with spikes is floating in the foreground, in an orbit around earth, harsh lighting, shot on GoPro camera --ar 3:2 --dref https://s.mj.run/qPMA9bNxHj8 --v 6.1
Dead Cells, especially the first level puts me in a flow where I'm wondering at the end how I actually got there.
Here are the final scores:
Congratulations to @[email protected] for winning this round!
Old episodes of MST3K. I don't know what it is, but it's really relaxing to watch. Puts me right to sleep if I watch it at night :)
I'm not saying this as criticism though, I love the show. It's just that combination of old movies with bad sound and the fact that I don't get a lot of the outdated jokes puts me in a very relaxed mood.
🎵 Everyone loves Magical Trevor 🎵
Prompt: A magic show, with a short pudgy magician with a ginger beard smiling broadly to the camera, wearing a white wizard's robe with the letters "TREV" on embroidered on the front, and a hat decorated with a silver star, the wizard is standing next to a black and white cow chewing grass, both wizard and cow are standing on a raised wooden stage in an empty field, wide shot --ar 4:3 --v 6.1
The song was stuck in my head and I couldn't help myself :)
Voting For: Wild Habitat Evolution
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Wild Habitat Evolution
The climate has shifted to extremes, forcing animals to leave their natural habitats and evolve in extraordinary ways to survive. Tropical creatures now thrive in frozen tundras or high-altitude mountains, while Antarctic animals have adapted to endure scorching heat and arid deserts. Some land animals have transformed to live in water, and aquatic creatures now flourish on land.
Voting process
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Rules
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Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
The Tournament
Prompt: scan of a medieval manuscript with latin writing and doodles in the margines, containing a rough pencil sketch, of A knight riding an ostrich, the knight is holding a jousting lance, the ostrich has TWO legs, a sea and a coastal town can be seen in the background, the title "Hastiludium" is handwritten in cursive script. --chaos 10 --stylize 200 --weird 300
It was so annoying to create this ostrich, for some reason whenever a knight is sitting on something, the animal immediately gets a minimum of three legs. Also, for those who actually know Latin, I just pushed "joust" through Google translate. I have no idea if this is correct or not :)
Workflow:
1. Create base image
2. Convert to Medieval manuscript
3. Outpaint to include writing
Alternatives:
Some alternatives made with the retexturing tool:
17th century oil painting
Claymation
Synthwave
Voting For: Pinball
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Pinball
Theme
Create your own great possible or impossible pinball machine!
Voting process
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
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Rules
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Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
Utrecht public library
The main seat of the Utrecht public library is 132 years old and used to be a postal office.
I really love the architecture, the main hall always impresses me whenever I visit.
This is the vantage point from where I took the photo, helpfully highlighted by the halo :)
Edit: I’m an idiot who can’t read critically. The institute of the Utrecht library is 132 years old. The old post office building is exactly 100 years old. Sorry for giving the wrong information.
The Insect Queen
Prompt: 90s fantasy movie still, an ant queen wearing a red dress and a crown, the ant queen has multiple black chitin limbs, the queen is walking by A line of beetles wearing monk robes, in an eastern monastery, god rays, cinematic lighting, shot on 35mm Fujifilm Superia film --ar 19:10 --v 6.1
Voting For: Only The Best for Travel!
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Only The Best for Travel!
Theme
Create an image showing a form of transportation to make jaws drop! Mass transit or a personal ride. No matter what, you are asked to spare no expense in your designs!
Voting process
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
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Rules
- Follow the community’s rules above all else
- One comment and image per user
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- OP will declare winner in case of a tie
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Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
Ant Lion
Prompt: a cute hybrid animal that is a cross between an ant and a lion, with black chitin and a full lion's mane , standing on its hind legs --ar 4:3 --v 6.1
Unsecured Line
Prompt: A secret agent parakeet, wearing black sunglasses and a suit, sitting on a telephone wire, next to a listening device --ar 4:3 --v 6.1
Slide-rock Bolter
Prompt: An early 1900s photograph, low angle shot, An angry sperm whale-like snake sliding down a steep mountain slope, its mouth wide open as it tries to eat the viewer, trees are torn from the soil and debris is flying everywhere, action shot
One of the cryptids I came across when looking for inspiration for a previous challenge. The Slide-rock bolter is just such a weird creation. It's a whale-like creature that hangs at the top of a slope, waiting for a tourist to walk by below. When that happens, it would slide down the slope at high speed, using it's saliva as a lubricant, and eat the hapless passerby in one gulp. Using its momentum it would then slide up the other mountain to find a new hiding spot.
It's so ridiculous, I just love it :)
VOTING FOR: Polar Opposites
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Polar Opposites
Theme
Create an image where polar opposites are interacting. For example: fire and water (as in the image), life and death, day and night, happy and sad. The concepts do not have to be anthropomorphized.
Voting process
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Scores
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The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
VOTING FOR: Fairy Tales
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Fairy Tales
Theme
Create an image that captures the essence of a fairy tale, bringing to life its enchanting and timeless atmosphere. The goal isn’t to illustrate a specific story, but to craft a scene that feels like stepping into a magical world.
Voting process
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
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Rules
- Follow the community’s rules above all else
- One comment and image per user
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Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
#31 Landmark
Yay, my final entry! I wasn’t sure if I would make it, but I’m happy I stuck with it until the end.
Thank you to the mods for hosting this challenge, I had a lot of fun!